Welcome to Anchor Grants
Our Story
Our Services
Our Services
Anchor Grants is an independent practice supporting charities and mission-driven organizations across the United States (and soon in the United Kingdom!) in securing philanthropic and institutional funding. We specialize in grant writing, prospect research, and grants management, helping organizations strengthen their funding strategies a
Anchor Grants is an independent practice supporting charities and mission-driven organizations across the United States (and soon in the United Kingdom!) in securing philanthropic and institutional funding. We specialize in grant writing, prospect research, and grants management, helping organizations strengthen their funding strategies and compete effectively for foundation and institutional support.
Working primarily with small- to mid-sized nonprofits, Anchor Grants partners closely with leadership teams to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and manage grant portfolios with clarity and consistency. Our work ensures organizations are well positioned to communicate their impact and maintain strong relationships with funders.
Through thoughtful research, persuasive grant development, and reliable grants management, we help nonprofits build sustainable funding pipelines and pursue their missions with greater confidence.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
GRANTS
· Grant Strategy & Management
· Proposal, LOI, & Report Writing
· Prospect Research
· Bespoke Workbook & Calendar
· Grant Readiness Assessment
MESSAGING & FUNDRAISING
· Donor & Email Communications
· Case for Support Statements
· Campaign Messaging
· Philanthropic Positioning
· Strategic Storytelling
Our Founder
Our Services
Our Founder
Annie Becker, MNPL, is the founder and principal of Anchor Grants, where she advises mission-driven organizations on the strategy, messaging, and grant development required to attract significant philanthropic investment. Known for her thoughtful counsel and rigorous approach, Annie partners with nonprofit leaders during pivotal moments —
Annie Becker, MNPL, is the founder and principal of Anchor Grants, where she advises mission-driven organizations on the strategy, messaging, and grant development required to attract significant philanthropic investment. Known for her thoughtful counsel and rigorous approach, Annie partners with nonprofit leaders during pivotal moments — preparing for growth, strengthening funding infrastructure, and positioning their organizations for long-term sustainability.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Western Washington University with a focus on writing and a Master of Nonprofit Leadership, along with a Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership, from Seattle University. Annie’s professional background spans the nonprofit sector, where she has supported organizations in clarifying their impact, aligning narratives with funder priorities, and competing successfully in complex funding environments. She maintains active membership in the Grant Professionals Association and Puget Sound Grantwriters and holds a Grantwriting Certificate from Spark the Fire Grantwriting. In 2026 she is also pursuing her Grant Professionals Certification.
Based in Seattle and working with clients nationally and in the United Kingdom, Annie is recognized for bringing steady leadership, analytical depth, and language that inspires funder confidence. Her practice is grounded in the belief that organizations advancing meaningful change deserve strategy and messaging equal to the scale of their ambitions.